Description
This Simple Cherry Pie Filling is a delightful and versatile addition to your dessert collection. Made with fresh sweet cherries and a balance of lemon juice, this filling brings a burst of bright flavor to any dish. Perfect for classic cherry pies, as well as toppings for pancakes, yogurt, and ice cream, it’s quick to prepare and can be made in just 20 minutes. The homemade goodness ensures you know exactly what goes into it, allowing you to skip the store-bought alternatives. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy holiday gathering, this cherry pie filling will elevate your desserts effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sweet cherries (pitted)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pit the cherries using a cherry pitter and place them in a bowl.
- In a large saucepan, combine the pitted cherries with water, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
- Mix thoroughly and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg